Evan
Bouchard
D · EDM · Two-way · Elite
- PAL
- 100
- WAR
- 3.0
- Value
- 99
- PTS
- 95
2025-26№ 7 / 325
Evan Bouchard (Edmonton Oilers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Evan Bouchard
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 89 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 19, 1999 · Oakville, Canada
Drafted : 2018 · EDM · round 1, pick #10
Contract : $10,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $11,000,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 21 | 74 | 95 | 30 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 14 | 53 | 67 | 32 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 81 | 18 | 64 | 82 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | 81 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Edmonton Oilers | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 447 | 86 | 278 | 364 | 156 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 22 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 25 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 81 | 21 | 67 | 88 | 38 | |
Evan Bouchard: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 21 G, 74 A, 95 PTS, +25 +/-, 24:41 TOI. WAR 3.0 (7th of 325) · PAL 100, elite.
In 2025-26, Evan Bouchard, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 100 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 3.0 ranks 7th among 325 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: offense (99, among the best in the league), shooting (97, among the best in the league) and power play (97, among the best in the league).
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+5.5).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 98); his WAR went from 1.7 to 3.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 99 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Evan Bouchard's story
Growing up in Oakville, Ontario, Evan Bouchard rose through Ontario junior ranks and drew attention at the 2015 OHL Priority Selection, when London took him 17th overall. He arrived in London as a teenager and was part of the Knights’ run to the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the 2016 Memorial Cup; by 2017–18 he wore the "C" for the club and finished the season as a finalist for both the Max Kaminsky Trophy and the Red Tilson Trophy.
Edmonton selected him 10th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and the Oilers signed him to a three-year entry-level deal on 17 July 2018. He marked an early milestone on 25 October 2018, becoming the youngest defenseman in Oilers history to score an NHL goal at 19 years and five days. After a short stint with Edmonton he returned to London, closing 2018–19 with 16 goals and 53 points in 45 regular-season games and another 21 points in 11 playoff contests, and he was awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy on 25 April 2019.
Pandemic disruptions led him to Sweden for part of 2020–21 with Södertälje SK in HockeyAllsvenskan before rejoining Edmonton for the shortened NHL season. By 2021–22 he had cemented a roster spot, compiling 12 goals and 31 assists in 81 games while often paired with Duncan Keith and running the team’s second power-play unit; his 35 even-strength points ranked 14th among NHL defensemen as the Oilers advanced to the Western Conference final.
A two-year, $7.8 million extension signed 24 August 2023 preceded a breakout 2023–24 campaign in which he posted 18 goals and 64 assists (82 points) and set an NHL playoff mark for assists by a defenseman with 26 in 2024. He agreed to a four-year, $42 million extension on 30 June 2025. Milestones in 2026 included a hat-trick in his 400th game on 24 January, a 20-goal season with an overtime winner on 26 March, and a 95-point finish that led all defensemen, although Edmonton fell in the first round of the 2026 playoffs.
Internationally, he was loaned to Canada’s junior camp on 3 December 2018 and named an alternate captain for the 2019 World Junior Championship. He made his senior debut at the 2026 World Championship but was forced out of the tournament after an illegal check to the head in the quarterfinal on 28 May. Bouchard’s game blends point production from the blue line, playmaking on the power play, and the ability to change games with the puck.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 25:47
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:06
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:03
- Pts/GP
- 1.72
- EV points
- 20
- Hits
- 9
- Blocks
- 18
- Takeaways
- 9
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 56.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 34.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
109between 81 and 128 (80% range)
- Goals
- 30
- Assists
- 80
- Games
- 83
So far: 31 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.21 pts per game (last season: 1.16).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 1.01 in 23-24, 1.16 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 98 → 100
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 26: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 87 %
90
Star
- SK
- Skating
- 79
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 57
- Confidence 90 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 89
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 95
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 61
- Confidence 90 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 46
- Confidence 67 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 87
- Confidence 90 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 93
- Confidence 87 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 93
- Confidence 87 %
- DF
- Defense
- 77
- Confidence 85 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 67
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 84
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating79
- Top speed (35 %)35.5 · 75
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.351 · 79
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.4 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.1 · 81
ST — Strength57
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.333 · 60
- Body mass (50 %)-0.218 · 69
EN — Endurance89
- Ice time per game (45 %)22 · 87
- Total ice time (20 %)1,949 · 94
- Shift length (15 %)55.6 · 94
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)18.1 · 77
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.04 · 90
DU — Durability95
- Share of games played (100 %)0.898 · 95
CK — Checking61
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.674 · 61
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.327 · 61
- Season volume (10 %)3.401 · 67
FG — Fighting46
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.652 · 46
DI — Discipline87
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.002 · 87
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.514 · 80
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.5 · 82
PA — Passing93
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.758 · 90
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)1.119 · 97
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.145 · 87
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.085 · 95
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.406 · 86
SC — Scoring93
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.521 · 93
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.406 · 94
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.634 · 87
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.163 · 84
- xG per shot (10 %)0.04 · 92
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)14.8 · 90
DF — Defense77
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.048 · 78
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.02 · 76
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.51 · 81
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.053 · 80
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.176 · 69
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56 · 84
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.46 · 59
PS — Penalty shot67
- Shootouts (60 %)32 · 65
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience84
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)83
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall90
- DF · Defense (30 %)77
- PA · Passing (22 %)93
- SK · Skating (12 %)79
- SC · Scoring (12 %)93
- EN · Endurance (9 %)89
- ST · Strength (6 %)57
- DI · Discipline (5 %)87
- CK · Checking (4 %)61
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 90 | 79 | 93 | 77 |
| 2024-25 | 90 | 81 | 92 | 77 |
| 2023-24 | 90 | 81 | 92 | 78 |
| 2022-23 | 86 | 81 | 84 | 81 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
3.0
wins above replacement
7 of 325
PAL Rating
100/ 100
Performance · Elite
1 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
99/ 100
Exceptional value
10.50 M$ · expected PAL 74
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 100
- Defense
- 75
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- Offense
- 99
- Creation
- 90
- Shooting
- 97
- Possession
- 95
- Defense
- 55
- Discipline
- 87
- Power play
- 97
- Penalty kill
- 69
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 3.0 | 100 | 99 | 10.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 1.7 | 98 | 99 | 3.90 M$ |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 2.9 | 99 | 100 | 3.90 M$ |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 1.5 | 88 | 95 | 0.86 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
96/ 100
Elite
better than 96% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
97/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
74/ 100
Very good
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 8 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 97
- Shot selection
- 96
- Penalties drawn
- 78
- Puck management
- 46
Defense
- Takeaways
- 62
- Discipline
- 62
- Safe zone exits
- 76
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 96 | 97 | 74 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 99 | 95 | 97 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 88 | 75 | 87 |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 88 | 56 | 95 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
3.0
wins above replacement
1.8 to 4.6 — 90% interval
7 of 325 defensemen
+15.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +3.7
- EV defense
- +1.3
- Power play
- +0.5
- Penalty kill
- +0.3
- Shooting
- +5.5
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +4.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 82 | 3.0 | 1.8 to 4.6 | 7/325 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 78 | 1.7 | 0.6 to 3.1 | 26/314 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 81 | 2.9 | 1.4 to 4.6 | 8/316 |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 82 | 1.5 | -0.1 to 2.9 | 30/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 152.6 km/h90th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.6 km/h67th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 752nd percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 49.4 %100th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 106.5 km99th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 7.00 km95th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 47.7 %98th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.3 %12th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 33.3 %100th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4999th percentile | 10100th percentile | 20.4 %99th percentile |
| High danger | 394th percentile | 198th percentile | 33.3 %80th percentile |
| Mid range | 1698th percentile | 4100th percentile | 25.0 %83rd percentile |
| Long range | 29100th percentile | 4100th percentile | 13.8 %97th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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SEAEvan Bouchard: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Evan Bouchard have in 2026-27?
Evan Bouchard has 10 goals and 31 points (21 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Evan Bouchard?
Evan Bouchard is 27 years old: he was born on October 20, 1999.
How tall is Evan Bouchard, and how much does he weigh?
Evan Bouchard is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Evan Bouchard from?
Canada: Evan Bouchard was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Evan Bouchard play for?
Evan Bouchard plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 2.
Is Evan Bouchard injured?
No: Evan Bouchard is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Evan Bouchard?
Evan Bouchard produced 3.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 7th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 100 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Evan Bouchard make?
Evan Bouchard earns $10.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 99 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Evan Bouchard's contract end?
Evan Bouchard's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Evan Bouchard overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 99 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Evan Bouchard a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 7th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Evan Bouchard getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 98 in 2024-25 to 100 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Evan Bouchard played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Evan Bouchard has 15 points (4 goals, 11 assists).
What are Evan Bouchard's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Evan Bouchard has 447 games, 86 goals, 278 assists and 364 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 95 points in 82 games.
Where was Evan Bouchard drafted?
Evan Bouchard was drafted 10th overall (round 1) by Edmonton Oilers in 2018.
Is Evan Bouchard better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 1.50 points per game at home (15 in 10 games) and 2.00 on the road (16 in 8 games).
How does Evan Bouchard perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Evan Bouchard has 81 games and 88 points in his career. His pace (1.09 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.81).
Which player is most similar to Evan Bouchard?
Jackson LaCombe: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jackson LaCombe's page →Is Evan Bouchard a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 109 points in 2026-27, or 1.31 points per game.
What is Evan Bouchard's nationality?
Evan Bouchard is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — named an alternate captain for the 2019 World Junior Championships; senior debut at the 2026 World Championship, left the tournament after an injury in the quarterfinals.
What awards has Evan Bouchard won?
Max Kaminsky Trophy — 2019 (OHL top defenceman) ; NHL Second All-Star Team — 2026.
How many championships has Evan Bouchard won?
2: J. Ross Robertson Cup with the London Knights — 2016; Memorial Cup with the London Knights — 2016.
Where did Evan Bouchard play before turning pro?
London Knights (OHL) — drafted in 2015; named captain for 2017–18; returned to and played for the Knights in 2018–19.
How many points is Evan Bouchard projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 109 points in 83 games in 2026-27 (81 to 128 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Edmonton Oilers teammates
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